# Meditation ## Catechism of the Catholic Church An exercise and a form of prayer in which we try to understand God's revelation of the truths of faith and the purpose of the Christian life, and how it should be lived, in order to adhere and respond to what the Lord is asking ([[4.1.3.1.p9l#^ccc-2705|2705]]). ## The Way of Perfection MEDITATION. Consists of reasoning with the intellect about the mysteries of the Lord's life and Passion, judgment, hell, our nothingness, and the many things we owe God ([[tj-way-ccel-19|19.1]]). For those who can follow this method, it is a good path by means of which the Lord will draw them to the haven of light; when the intellect is thus bound one proceeds securely and peacefully ([[tj-way-ccel-19|19.1]]). As with Teresa herself, many are unable to meditate without the use of a book ([[tj-way-ccel-17|17.3]]). Others are unable to meditate, even with a book, and can only pray vocally ([[tj-way-ccel-17|17.3]]). In contrast to contemplation, meditation may be undertaken without the virtues, as a basis for acquiring them ([[tj-way-ccel-16|16.3]]). ## Divine Intimacy Meditations - See [[pursuits-texts/05-reference/01-glossary/prayer|Prayer]]